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Woodworkers drill holes in wood all the time but hesitate when it comes to cast iron. Threaded holes in cast iron machine tables are just the solution you need for holding jigs and fixtures. George Vondriska shows how to cut a threaded through or blind hole in cast iron with a center punch, drill, tap and die set, a little oil drill and an all important back and forth motion.

George Vondriska teaches you a great way to refurbish the push pads you use in your workshop. Instead of just tossing your old push pads out, George recommends cutting off the rubber padding from the bottom of the pad, and screwing the plastic handle to a piece of scrap wood, which you can turn into

You may just have found a new home for your old, worn out socks. Dave Munkittrick gives a quick and handy woodworking tip to prevent clamp scars that can damage your wood. Socks can help avoid the crippling effects that hand clamps are liable to have on your woodworking projects.

Henci Goer, BA

Today, regular contributor Henci Goer, co-author of the recent book,
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, discusses a just published study on resolving the OP baby during labor through maternal positioning. Does it matter what position the mother is in? Can we do anything to help get that baby to turn? Henci lets us know what the research says in today’s post. – Sharon Muza, Community Manager

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In OP position, the back (occiput) of the fetal head is towards the woman’s back (posterior). Sometimes called “sunny side up,” there is nothing sunny about it. Because the deflexed head presents a wider diameter to the cervix and pelvic opening, progress in dilation and descent tends to be slow with an OP baby, and if OP persists, it greatly increases the likelihood of cesarean or vaginal instrumental delivery and therefore all the ills that follow in their wake.

Does maternal positioning in labor prevent persistent OP?

This month, a study titled
“Is maternal posturing during labor efficient in preventing persistent occiput posterior position? A randomized control trial”
reported on the use of maternal positioning in labor to rotate OP babies to occiput anterior (OA). Investigators randomly allocated 220 laboring women with OP babies either to assume positions designed to facilitate rotation or to recline on their backs. The positions were devised based on computer modeling of the mechanics of the woman’s pelvis and fetal head according to degree of fetal descent. The position prescribed for station -5 to -3, i.e., 3-5 cm above the ischial spines, a pelvic landmark, had the woman on her knees supporting her head and chest on a yoga ball. At station -2 to 0, i.e., 2 cm above to the level of the ischial spines, she lay on her side on the same side as the fetal spine with the underneath leg bent, and at station > 0, i.e., below the ischial spines, she lay on her side on the same side as the fetal spine with the upper leg bent at a 90 degree angle and supported in an elevated position.

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The good news is that regardless of group assignment, and despite virtually all women having an epidural (94-96%), 76-78% of the babies eventually rotated to OA. The bad news is that regardless of group assignment, 22-24% of the babies didn’t. As one would predict, 94-97% of women whose babies rotated to OA had spontaneous vaginal births compared with 3-6% of women with persistent OP babies. Because positioning failed to help, investigators concluded: “We believe that no posture should be imposed on women with OP position during labor” (p. e8).

Leaving aside the connotations of “imposed,” does this disappointing result mean that maternal positioning in labor to correct OP should be abandoned? Maybe not.

This Fall, join Dr. Paul Thigpen as he dives deep into Scripture from Genesis to Revelation to illuminate the many names of Jesus in Scripture and explain how each one reveals something new about Our Lord. Jesus Revealed, a new 18-part program, is like no other Catholic Scripture Study.
Jesus Revealed
is an engrossing exegesis of the entire Bible, focusing on the typologies of Jesus through 18 of his unique names. Fr. Jeffrey Kirby provides profound and practical spiritual insight to help apply what you’ve learned to your own spiritual life. Throughout this 18-week biblical study from Saint Benedict Press and Catholic Scripture Study International, you will: • Deepen your knowledge through expert Biblical exegesis on the person of Jesus Christ from Genesis to Revelation • In-depth study of the typology of Christ in Scripture that will help you understand him more clearly • An examination of more than 750 Scripture passages that will broaden your knowledge of—and deepen your love for—Our Lord
The full-color Study Guide contains:
• extensive biblical commentary with supplemental material for each session, including references to related passages in the Catechism of the Catholic Church • excerpts from other Church documents and the writings of the saints • Glossary of key words • beautiful sacred art • and much more

This enlightening new 18-part study features stunning videos, dynamic new materials, and beautiful full-color Study and Leader Guides, while retaining the depth for which Catholic Scripture Study is known. Each session includes a powerful Teaching Video and Life Application Video, along with comprehensive biblical commentary and reflection questions in the Study Guide. The additional Living It Out element elevates this from the usual bible study to another level: a spiritually life-changing experience. We make it easy to start and run your study, and give you everything you need to build attendance including: • DVDs plus Streaming Video access for Leaders and participants • FREE Leader Resources like Invitation/Pew Cards • Tips on welcoming, recruiting and implementing

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Life Application Sample

Authors and Presenters
Paul Thigpen, Ph.D. - Presents the Teaching Videos (10-15 minutes)
Paul Thigpen, Ph.D., is the editor of TAN Books and the best-selling author, co-author or compiler of forty-one titles. Among his most popular works are Manual for Spiritual Warfare and A Year With the Saints. He is a Guest Presenter for the Doors of Mercy, Luke: The Gospel of Mercy, and Queen of Heaven. A convert to the Catholic faith, Paul has served the Church as an award-winning journalist, historian, apologist, catechist, and member of the National Advisory Council of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. His work has been circulated worldwide and translated into twelve languages.
Fr. Jeffrey Kirby, STD - Presents the Pastoral Life Application Videos (5-7 minutes)
Fr. Jeffrey Kirby holds a Licentiate in Moral Theology from the Holy Cross University in Rome. He is the author of the books Doors of Mercy; Lord, Teach Us to Pray; 101 Surprising Facts on St. Peter’s and the Vatican; and The Life and Witness of St. Maria Goretti. Fr. Kirby is the presenter for Doors of Mercy, Luke: The Gospel of Mercy, and Queen of Heaven. He was the founding Director of a Catholic Residence for Men and Diocesan Vocations Director. Due to Fr. Kirby’s love for the Divine Mercy, he is regularly sought out as a retreat leader, spiritual director, and confessor.

Defect:
BRITAX IS RECALLING CERTAIN CHAPERONE INFANT CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS PRODUCED FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2010, THROUGH APRIL 30, 2011. THE HARNESS ADJUSTER CAN DETACH FROM THE SEAT SHELL.

Consequence:
SHOULD THE HARNESS ADJUSTER DETACH FROM THE SEAT, THE CHILD MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH.

Corrective Action:
BRITAX WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE REPAIR KITS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL AND MAILING OF THE KITS BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2012. ANY SEATS ON WHICH THE HARNESS ADJUSTER HAS DETACHED WILL BE REPLACED. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BRITAX AT 1-888-427-4829 OR VISIT WWW.CHAPERONERECALL.COM.

Defect:
BRITAX IS RECALLING CERTAIN BRITAX CHAPERON INFANT CAR SEATS MODEL E9L69N9 MOONSTONE, E9L69P2 RED MILL, E9L69P3 SAVANNAH, AND E9L69P5 COWMOOFLAGE, MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 2009 THROUGH MAY 2010. THE CHEST CLIP WAS INCORRECTLY PRODUCED WHICH COULD RESULT IN A MORE BRITTLE CHEST CLIP THAN WAS INTENDED. AS A RESULT, THE CHEST CLIP WHICH POSITIONS THE HARNESS STRAPS ACROSS THE INFANT'S SHOULDERS MAY BREAK WHEN THE CHEST CLIP IS ENGAGED AS THE INFANT IS SECURED INTO THE INFANT CAR SEAT.

Consequence:
THE SHARP EDGES OF THE BROKEN CHEST CLIP COULD CREATE A RISK OF A SKIN LACERATION AND THE FRACTURED COMPONENTS OF THE CHEST CLIP MAY PRESENT A SMALL PARTS/CHOKING HAZARD.

Corrective Action:
BRITAX WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS NOTICE AND REMEDY KITS THAT CONTAIN A REPLACEMENT CHEST CLIP AND INSTRUCTION SHEET. THE SAFETY CAMPAIGN BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BRITAX CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-888-427-4829.

Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO
HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV
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